Deer Lake (Alger County)
Deer Lake is about 18 miles west of Munising on M-28, near Chatham. It has deep basins and holds stocked trout along with warmwater fish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Lake Trout
Stocked when broodstock is available
Rainbow Trout
Steelhead stocked yearly
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- DNR boat launch (M-28)RampHard-surfaced launch on the south side of M-28 just before the MDOT roadside park, with trailer parking. Carry-in access at the roadside park.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Deer Lake (Alger County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Deer Lake (Alger County) ↗Local tips
- Fish the deep basins for lake trout.
- Target rocky shoreline for smallmouth.
- The lake is open to fishing all year.
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